Senior Project Manager-Healthcare Operations Job at First Principles & Concepts, Aurora, CO

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  • First Principles & Concepts
  • Aurora, CO

Job Description

Description

The Senior Project Manager (SPM) provides senior-level leadership across strategic healthcare initiatives, with a focus on improving healthcare delivery systems. This position is responsible for the full project lifecycle - from initiation to closeout - ensuring alignment with healthcare priorities, stakeholder expectations, and regulatory requirements. The SPM plays a critical role in aligning operational strategy with mission-driven outcomes, leading high-impact engagements for clients such as the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Defense Health Agency (DHA). This role demands a strong grasp of compliance, innovation, and cross-agency coordination within complex healthcare ecosystems. Up to 10% travel required for this position.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Project Oversight and Execution

  • Lead enterprise-level projects focused on healthcare program transformation, regulatory implementation, and process optimization.
  • Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, deliverables, and budgets aligned with organizational goals and contract performance metrics.
  • Oversee risk management, change control, and quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Coordinate with executive leadership to align project strategies with business objectives and policy directives.

Regulatory Compliance and Quality Leadership

  • Ensure all projects adhere to applicable federal healthcare regulations including those set by DHA, VA, CMS, and The Joint Commission.
  • Lead the design, implementation, and oversight of Corrective Action Plans (CAPs), internal audits, and continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives.
  • Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs), service-level agreements (SLAs), and data quality metrics to assess project success.
  • Serve as a senior quality assurance advisor, delivering data-driven, evidence-based strategies that support regulatory alignment and operational effectiveness.

Cross-Functional Team Leadership and Stakeholder Management

  • Drive collaboration among cross-disciplinary teams including clinical, policy, IT, data analytics, and compliance professionals.
  • Manage stakeholder engagement with government sponsors, healthcare providers, subcontractors, and internal departments to align on performance objectives.
  • Prepare and deliver comprehensive updates, decision briefs, and performance analyses to executives and oversight entities.
  • Mentor junior project staff and subject matter experts to build sustainable delivery capacity across the organization.

Healthcare Data and Reporting Strategy

  • Guide the integration of internal data systems, federal reporting platforms, and contract performance benchmarks to support program analytics.
  • Lead the development of deliverables such as executive dashboards, CDRL submissions, policy summaries, and data validation reports for DHA and VA stakeholders.
  • Ensure full compliance with federal data privacy, reporting, and documentation standards, including HIPAA and FISMA requirements.

Requirements

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or related field strongly preferred.
  • PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
  • Lean Six Sigma, Agile, or Healthcare Compliance certifications (e.g., CHC) preferred.
  • Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in healthcare project management, systems implementation, or policy-driven program oversight.
  • Demonstrated success leading federally funded healthcare initiatives or large-scale health system improvement projects.
  • Expertise in contract interpretation, healthcare compliance, and project delivery within military, VA, TRICARE, or CMS-regulated environments.
  • This position may require the successful completion of a federal background investigation and maintaining the eligibility to work on CUI or other position of trust projects.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Ability to travel up to 10% to to client locations, Federal site visits, program reviews, or stakeholder events.
  • Must demonstrate self-accountability and adaptability to shifting priorities, evolving compliance requirements, and high-stakes deliverable timelines.
  • Proven ability to lead complex projects in high-pressure, highly regulated environments.
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and organizational skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet), EHR systems, and healthcare analytics platforms.
  • Strong strategic thinking, risk mitigation, and solution-oriented leadership capabilities.

Work Schedule

Consistent, full-time work expected Monday – Friday, eight hours per day in a focused and fast-paced environment.

Americans With Disabilities Specifications

Physical Demands: Work involves regular computer use, including typing, reading from a screen, and participating in virtual meetings. Individuals may choose to sit or stand as preferred in their home office environment.

Work Environment: Remote/home office with reliable internet access and a setup conducive to focused computer-based work.

Pay & Benefits

Salary offered will be commensurate with experience for individuals in similarly situated roles. FP&C offers a competitive benefits package including:

  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Group Life, Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • 401K with company match
  • Paid Time Off and Holidays
  • Supplemental Benefits

EEO Statement

FP&C is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to seeking, employing, and treating all employees and applicants for employment without discrimination based on all characteristics protected by federal, state and/or local laws. Applicants can learn more about the company’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal “EEO is the Law” poster:

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, For subcontractor, Local area, Remote job, Home office, Shift work, Monday to Friday,

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